High-intensity physical activity, such as exercise or strength training, is a surefire way to develop a bout of painful muscle soreness and swelling. This reaction is caused mostly by eccentric contractions generating microscopic tears in the muscle fibers as well as connective tissue damage. This damage causes increased blood flow to the affected area in an attempt by the body to heal the damaged tissue. This type of reaction is almost impossible to prevent. However, various methods are available to us that can help us effectively treat this painful and often crippling condition.Among the myriad chemicals and remedies that promise...

Once a long-held secret, the mechanisms, and ingredients behind the fantastic Thai massage balls are surfacing, and to our benefit. Sometime also referred to as Thai Herbal Compression balls or Luk Prak Kop in Thai, the ancient method of the Thai massage ball has origins that date back to the days of the Buddha. Traditional Thai medicine was established with the principal tenet of improving the flow of energy through the body. Besides not being a new concept for holistic health, it is also seeing a growth through modern medical devices such as those used for Electro-Magnetic Frequency Therapy. Thai massage balls...